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Cheapest return fare
R15 489
Typical prices: R15 699-R17 987
Ethiopian Air
Sat 3/10Sat 10/10
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 912
Typical prices: R10 235-R18 535
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/9
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Chicago. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R13 827 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 22h 13m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago (JNB-CHI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 489Ethiopian Air
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m1 stop Istanbul
R15 521Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 570Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 11:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R15 908Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:32JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:40 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 069Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:32JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 32m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
United Airlines Logo
12:40 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 263United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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20:25 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 537Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 2
Delta Logo
21:55 - 11:54JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway
20h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
13:27 - 19:10MDW  Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 43m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 811Delta
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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20:25 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 843Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:32JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 32m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:15 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R17 230United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R15 578 and R18 544 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 489 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3–Oct 10).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is February, where tickets cost R15 264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 838 and R20 615 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R9 912
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago was R9 912 for a one-way ticket and R15 489 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Johannesburg is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, Etihad Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are Etihad Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R16 469 and an overall rating of 7,3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 165 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Johannesburg (JNB)